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Greeley Tribune

Location

Greeley, Colorado, United States of America

Date

Nov 11, 1908

Page

3

Collision Near Cheyenne Claims Multiple Train Crews

A rear end crash at Borie near Cheyenne on Tuesday night killed Conductor John Murphey and several crew members on both the work train and the coal train. Four or five Japs aboard the work train caboose also died. Fireman Hansen and other listed crew were among the injured.

John Murphy Caboose Borie Cheyenne John Murphey Sherman Hill Stitt Rogers Murphey Hansen Schley Christensen Tracy Clinton Murphy Denver Greeley

Witness Describes Fatal Clash In Pig Case In Lar Salle

Moore of Geathers near La Salle testifies in Greeley that young Miller struck the woman with a milk stool after she struck the older Miller. Genther fired at the pig, not at Miller, and the revolver passed to young Miller. Authorities await word on the woman’s injuries before arraignment of the Millers.

Moore Geathers la Salle Greeley Miller Genther Millers

Murder trial moves to jury in Weatherford case and Phillips trial begins

The Weatherford murder case jury returns after instructions at 3 pm with the trial advancing at 4 pm. Phillips murder case to follow with self defense argued by Ewing and DeWeese. About 12 to 15 witnesses expected. trial likely to last several days.

Weatherford Phillips Ewing and DeWeese

Wreck at Little Wood North of New Orleans Kills Eleven

Eleven people were killed and many others injured in a wreck north of New Orleans at Little Wood on the New Orleans & Great Northern when a train plunged into a Northeastern railroad train. The wreck involved five passenger coaches and a baggage car, all of which were derailed.

Daily Tribune New Orleans Little Wood New Orleans & Great Northern

Notice to return borrowed woven wire stretchers and barrels

The notice warns that parties who borrowed woven wire stretchers and gasoline barrels from McCutcheon Hardware Co. should return them. No names or dates are provided.

McCutcheon Hardware Co

Newwood to Burn at the Craig Book Store

Local report notes Newwood will be burned at the Craig Book Store site as a ceremonial or protest event. Details on participants or exact time are not provided in the readable text.

Newwood Craig Book Store

Mrs Geiger Held in Murder Case Tied to Mann Slaying

The police identify horses and wagon sold by John Harry Dale Smith to Frank Egan as belonging to Wally Mann of Raton New Mexico. They suspect Mrs Jennie Miner Geiger participated in Manns murder and may face formal murder charges as authorities push for a confession.

John Harry Dale Smith Frank Egan Denver Wally Mann Raton N. M Jennie Miner Geiger Smith Dale Mann Ogalalla Burns’ Saloon Thirty-sixth Larimer Streets Gothenburg North Platte Primne Ogalalla Neb

Transfer of City Property and Petitions From Monday Session

City council met with limited business. A juvenile drum corps petition to practice in city hall was referred to aldermen Barber Jacobs and Mr Seaman. Spencer asked for scales on Seventh street and got approval. Mayor Green and City Clerk Patton named to finalize deeds. J B Neal bought two blocks near the flour mill and First avenue lots east of Island Grove. Camp bought the old fire house. Sewer committee backs new sewers per health officer. profiles and estimates ordered for early spring work to improve public health and reduce typhoid.

Barber and Jacobs Seaman M. D. Spencer Seventh Street Green Patton J. B. Neal First Avenue Island Grove Park Camp Sewer Committee

Round Oak Range Promoted as Best on Earth

For sale at D R McArthur & Co a Round Oak range touted as the best on earth. The dealer describes it as durable efficient and widely sought after by households seeking reliable cooking heating performance.

D. R. McArthur & Co

Interurban Plans May Cut In To Greeley Rail Service

A city issue in Greeley centers on BE H. Flarrimnan's retrenchment and Union Pacific policy. The Kansas Pacific line Denver to Kansas City will be abandoned as a transcontinental route and converted to a local. Through traffic will move to a new Kansas line, leaving Colorado touched only if a Platteville to Laramie cut-off via Fort Collins occurs. Greeley could become a minor stop on a La Salle to Cheyenne spur. Four motors were removed recently, and residents urge an electric Denver line to improve status.

Greeley BE. H. Flarrimnan Union Pacific Railroad Kansas Pacific Denver Kansas City Kansas Colorado Platteville Laramie Fort Collins la Salle Cheyenne

Husband Not Lost After Denver Trip

Mrs. Mary Smith of this city learned her husband, John, was in Denver for ten days. A telegram said meet at the fountain of the Albany hotel at midnight. He phoned to explain he had a grand time and forgot to write. They plan to join him at midnight.

Murphy John Murphy Pierce Mr. Murphy Cheyenne Mary Smith Denver Albany

Jail Term for Quart Bottles Sparks Liquor Crackdown

Chester Brown faces three months in jail after pleading guilty to selling a quart of whiskey at the Gilcrest lumber yard. Sheriff Florance arrested him last Saturday, beginning a trend of strict penalties as authorities push to curb liquor traffic in Greeley. Brown’s $250 fine followed the offense, signaling intensified local enforcement.

Chester Brown Brown Gilcrest Florance Greeley

Decree Sets Terms for Henrylyn Irrigation District Directors

Judge Nixon orders commissioners J. M. Bowles C. M. Treland and Frank Hensley to draw lots for terms of one two and three years and requires annual election of a three year term commissioner. The ruling clarifies incumbency durations for the district's governance.

Nixon Henrylyn J. M. Bowles C. M. Treland Frank Hensley

Beet and potato shipments pace and market price

Beets are arriving fast with 32 cars loaded for Faton and 150 cars received for the local plant. Spud shipments are not rising yet and are expected to double in two weeks while the local market holds at 70 cents.

Greeley

Piano Lessons From Denver Music Professor

Miss Miriam Bunker, pupil of Prof Doerner of the College of Music at Denver University, will take a limited number of pupils. Address 1226 Tenth Street. Phone xed 2268.

Miriam Bunker Doerner College of Music Denver University Tenth Street

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